Silicon a solution for stressed crops
Following the driest March for 60 years, Orion FT agronomist Mike Stoker suggests the threat…
Browsing: Crops
Wheat irrigation required with little rain in the forecast
With just 13mm of rain since the beginning of March, Norfolk grower Michael Wilton will…
Growth guide launched to improve pea performance
Pea growers have a new, free resource at their fingertips, thanks to a collaboration between…
Use data to guide maize variety choice growers advised
Angus Dart farm manager Mark Oldroyd says the Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) is…
Assess soil conditions ahead of potato planting
With March rainfall figures once again below average, potato growers are being urged to assess…
Disease risk to stressed winter barley
The prolonged dry conditions could complicate winter barley disease control decisions. Overall disease pressure may…
Cameras reveal OSR’s secret allies
In-field cameras have uncovered unexpected predators of two major oilseed rape pests, potentially aiding control…
Dry spell another consideration for maize weed control this season
With the dry weather forecast to last well into April, it is one more complication…
Nutrition focus for potatoes following wet winter
Hutchinsons agronomist Jack Lane suggests nutrition will need to be a priority for many potato…
Act now as net blotch pressure builds in spring barley
Spring barley growers may need to apply an early fungicide spray to counter increased net…